Manager Accounting

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

21h

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. The Mining Technology & Global Sales Support Business Resource team has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager. The T&GSS Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading Commercial Deal Support, Technology Profitability Trends, and Period Cost Analysis. This position will partner closely with the T&GSS product group to support goal achievement, strategic focus, and profitable growth. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work and impact will be highly visible.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; capable of accurately analyzing situations and reaching productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools for financial reporting; ability to apply finance knowledge appropriately to diverse situations as well as read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree within Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
Financial Reporting & Analysis experience

Responsibilities

Support monthly financial reporting and analysis
Partner with the business to provide deep strategic insights and solve challenges with a customer-oriented mindset
Influence our finance culture by demonstrating desired behaviors, including but not limited to continuous improvement
Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results
Drive business decisions through insightful analysis of customer needs and product profitability